Out for the Saints are cornerback Johnny Patrick, linebacker Will Herring, tackle Zach Strief, offensive lineman Matt Tennant, tight end David Thomas, receiver Adrian Arrington and defensive end Jeff Charletson.

Coin Toss

Bucs win the toss and will receive. Here we go!!!!

12:15 First: Bucs get one first down before having to punt to the Saints. Saints putting a lot of guys on the line of scrimmage to stop the run.

8:19 First: Saints get a first down and appear to be moving. Then an unfortunate chain of events. First coach Sean Payton gets rolled up on the sidelines on a tackle and appears to hurt knee. He is the team’s play caller. Then, Mark Ingram gets hit by Geno Hayes and fumbles. Bucs only gain three yards and settle for a 48-yard Connor Barth field goal and a 3-0 lead.

5:38 — Saints Answer: A 79-yard drive by New Orleans was capped off with a 38-yard touchdown pass to Marques Colston. Colston did a double move that corner Ronde Barber jumped. Colston rolled past and the safety Sean Jones couldn’t get over in time. 7-3 Saints.

:30 First — Bucs Go Back and Forth: Bucs start the drive from their 20 and move to the Saints’ 49. Then an wide receiver reverse (-5) starts the backward movement. A holding penalty moves the team further back and eventually the team has to punt. Saints ball, near end of the quarter.

End of the First: Saints 7, Bucs 3

14:48 Second: Bucs Get a Stop: Tampa Bay finally gets a third-down stop, forcing a Drew Brees incompletion to Darren Sproles and the Saints punt. Bucs take over from their own 20. Saints were 2-of-2 on third downs before that one.

13:17 Second: Bucs Go Deep: Tampa Bay goes play-action and Josh Freeman finds Arrelious Benn for a 65-yard TD pass. The extra point gives the Bucs the lead. It was Freeman’s best throw of the day.

11:38 Second: Bucs Get Stop: Bucs get another stop on the Saints as Barber breaks up a pass intended for Jimmy Graham. Afterwards, Raheem Morris and Barber did a jumping chest bump to celebrate. But a penalty on the punt return has the Bucs in poor field position at the 10. Need a couple of first downs to change field position.

5:26 Second: Bucs Get Three: Spurred by a 34-yard run by Earnest Graham and a 19-yard reception by the former Florida Gator, the Bucs were able to go 66 yards in nine plays and burn more than six minutes off the clock. Drive ended with a 42-yard field goal by Connor Barth, his second of the day. Bucs lead 13-7.

3:40 Second: Welcome Back T-Jack; TD Bucs: We all know the mess safety Tanard Jackson got himself in but when he’s on the field, there’s no doubt he’s a playmaker. In his first game back after 56 weeks, Jackson grabbed an interception after a bobble by Colston. Bucs take advantage as Freeman finds Preston Parker on a post for a 19-yard touchdown. Bucs lead 20-7.

2:03 Second: Biggers is Big: Cornerback E.J. Biggers has been the target of opposing quarterbacks this year. Biggers struck back on Sunday, grabbing an interception of Drew Brees to stop a New Orleans’ drive. Bucs have the ball at their own 28 with two minutes left.

:02 Second: Saints Salvage 3: Bucs have to punt and Saints get the ball at their own 2. But a few long completions by Brees gets New Orleans in field goal range. John Kasay kicks a 32-yarder and it’s 20-10 as the clock expires for the first half.

HALFTIME: Tampa Bay leads 20-10.

12:42 Third: Bucs Get Stop: Saints get a first down but no more as defense holds and forces a punt. On that last third down, Bucs had three safeties in coverage. After a punt, Bucs will get the ball on its own 23-yard line.

9:53 Third: Bucs Miss FG: Tampa Bay move the ball but is stalled. Barth’s 45-yard field goal falls just a bit short. Didn’t look like he got all of the attempt. Saints now take over at 45. Also, Jeremy Zuttah moves over to center for an injured Jeff Faine (elbow). Ted Larsen takes over for Zuttah.

3:18 Third: Saints Pull Within 7: With the short field, New Orleans marches down to a first-and-goal situation. But a couple of penalties and the Bucs’ d, stall the drive. Saints settle for 24-yard field goal to pull to within 20-13.

:35 Third: You Kick, Bucs Kick: Tampa Bay regains its 10-point lead after a 42-yard field goal by Connor Barth. Bucs are moving the ball well and getting good production from Graham, who has 74 yards rushing and 22 receiving in this contest.

End of the Third: Bucs lead 23-13.

12:59 Fourth: Saints Put Pressure On: A pass interference call and a deep pass to Lance Moore sets up a TD run by Mark Ingram. Saints drive 82 yards on seven plays. Score is 23-20. Lot of time to go.

11:31 Fourth: Ugly Possession: Bucs go three and out and are forced to punt. They try one run, get another penalty and have to punt following an incompletion. But a great tackle for a 10-yard loss by Dekoda Watson and the Saints have to drive a long ways. They start from their own 16.

10:00 Fourth: Nothing for Saints: Tampa Bay defense stiffens and forces a punt. After a nice return, Bucs get ball on the 40.

7:24 Fourth: Another Three for Bucs: Hey, all points are acceptable now. Connor Barth’s 42-yard field goal gives Tampa Bay a 26-20 lead. Bucs will take it but wanted more.

3:15 Fourth: Bucs Get Pick in End Zone: New Orleans drives all the way to the 4-yard line and face fourth-and-4. As Drew Brees rolls out, Geno Hayes barrels in on him forcing a hurried throw. The ball floats right into the hands of Tampa Bay linebacker Quincy Black, playing for the first time in three games. It was Black’s first interception of the season and third of his career. Bucs get ball back at 20.

2:00: Bucs Get Key First Down: Freeman hits Dezmon Briscoe in the middle of the field for a first down and now Tampa Bay is near an important victory.

That’s going to be it folks. I’ll update later.

Good win for the Bucs who beat New Orleans for the four time in the last seven meetings. Tampa Bay is now sitting on top of the NFC South, with the tiebreaker advantage over the Saints.

Earnest Graham goes over 100 yards for the Bucs in rushing; the Bucs strike downfield and commit no turnovers, while collecting four. That is a recipe for victory.

Bucs can’t let down now. They get on a plane Monday morning and head over the pond to cheery ole England for their game against the Chicago Bears.